What I've Learned: Cecil Martin
Martin has a background as a physical trainer and regularly refines his skills in photography. He hopes to one day start a business in action photography. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hanco... More
Cpl. Sabrina Nieves, data network specialist, Center
Cpl. Sabrina Nieves, data network specialist, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Camp Pendleton, climbs a rope during the High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Athlete Championship at Del Valle F... More
Preston Herrera, 4, son of Master Sgt. Manuel Herrera
Preston Herrera, 4, son of Master Sgt. Manuel Herrera Jr., faculty advisor, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group, and Raija Ginder, 3, daughter of Zachary Ginder, college counselor, Base Programs Office, c... More
Sgt. Trevor Fortin, crew chief, Marine Light Attack
Sgt. Trevor Fortin, crew chief, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, prepares to fire his M240 medium-machine gun during an aerial assault training event, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor cours... More
Lance Cpl. Justin Cox, student, Marine Corps
Lance Cpl. Justin Cox, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, tunes his guitar prior to his performance during the Single Marine Program’s annual ‘Marines Got Talent’ show at the Sunset Cinema ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron 214, refuels from a KC-130J, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, during an aerial refueling mission, in Yuma, Ariz., during Weapons and Tacti... More
1st Lt. Stephen Smith, V-22 Osprey pilot, Marine Medium
1st Lt. Stephen Smith, V-22 Osprey pilot, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, communicates with a rescue squadron at Morgan’s Well training area aboard the Combat Center, Nov. 5, 2015. Smith acted as a downed... More
Marines with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics
Marines with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, clear out debris at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley, Calif., on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by... More
What I've Learned: Justin Booker
Master Sgt. Justin Booker, Combat Center, equal opportunity advisor, stands in front of his BMW X5 4.4. Booker finds an interest in detailing and fixing cars, and hopes to one day be the defensive coordinator f... More
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment watch
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment watch the firework presentation during the Landers Independence Day Celebration, in Landers, Calif., July 3, 2015. Marines with 3/11 and Combat Logistics Battali... More
Sgt. Jason Cantu, fiscal chief, Staff Noncommissioned
Sgt. Jason Cantu, fiscal chief, Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy, stands tall after climbing the warp wall at the Combat Center’s American Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course. Cantu trains at the Combat Center’... More
What I've Learned: Stephen Smith
1st Lt. Stephen Smith, V-22 Osprey pilot, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, prepares for a training exercise at Morgan's Well training area aboard the Combat Center, Nov. 5, 2015. (Official Marine Corps pho... More
What I've Learned: Heather Keasler
Sgt. Heather Keasler, platoon sergeant, Installation Personnel Administration Center, enjoys studying language and culture to broaden her understanding about the world. She hopes to become a drill instructor an... More
Ramon L. Vargas-Ortiz, Combined Federal Campaign chairman,
Ramon L. Vargas-Ortiz, Combined Federal Campaign chairman, hands out tournament tickets to participants during the CFC Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by ... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, climb
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, climb a rock face at Levit Training Area, during Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 9, 201... More
Pfc. Melvin Hardy, student, Marine Corps
Pfc. Melvin Hardy, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, trims excess vegetation from a boardwalk at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley, Calif., on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26... More
Cpl. Issac Hampton, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine
Cpl. Issac Hampton, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, climbs a rock face during cliff assault training, as part of Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, at Levit Training Area, aboard Marine Corps Mounta... More
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, speaks to U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka’s, staff periodontist, 23rd Dental Company, family before his retirement ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L... More
Sgt. Justin Mears, retail manager, Marine Corps Logistics
Sgt. Justin Mears, retail manager, Marine Corps Logistics Battalion Barstow, competes in the military press during the Battle Skills Challenge of the High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Athlete Championsh... More
Sgt. Steven Anderson, vehicle commander, 3rd Light
Sgt. Steven Anderson, vehicle commander, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance, drives a golf ball during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Cor... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W ‘Super Cobra’, assigned to
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W ‘Super Cobra’, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, maneuvers during an aerial assault training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, at Marine C... More
Amanda Bradley, volunteer, Officers' Spouses' Club,
Amanda Bradley, volunteer, Officers' Spouses' Club, hands a breast cancer awareness T-shirt to Lance Cpl. Steven Brueggermann, barrack manager, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, during the 2nd annu... More
Veronica Mathews, volunteer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
Veronica Mathews, volunteer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, sets up for the Back to School Supply Extravaganza at 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Headquarters Building, aboard the Combat Center, Aug. 20... More
A V-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A V-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, lands to rescue a simulated downed pilot during the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel portion of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Morgan’s ... More
Cpl. Dillon Nuzum, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine
Cpl. Dillon Nuzum, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rappels down a rock face at Sardine Creek, during Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgepo... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Sgt. Juan Fernandez and Gunnery Sgt. David...
Sgt. Juan Fernandez and Gunnery Sgt. David Dignan, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, answer questions regarding unexploded ordnance at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Official Mar... More
Members of the Combat Center community discuss ideas
Members of the Combat Center community discuss ideas during the Resident Advisory Board meeting held at the Desert View Clubhouse, July 24, 2015. RAB meetings are held periodically throughout the year to help p... More
What I've Learned: Ariel Robins
Pfc. Ariel Robins, student, Marine Corps Electronics-Communication School, takes a break from skateboarding at the Combat Center's skate park, Oct. 22, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Ha... More
Sgt. Marvel Thompson, distribution management specialist,
Sgt. Marvel Thompson, distribution management specialist, G-4 Logistics, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, competes in the military press during the Battle Skills Challenge of the High Intensity Tactical Tr... More
Sgt. Aaron Broeing and Lance Cpl. Cameron Raymond,
Sgt. Aaron Broeing and Lance Cpl. Cameron Raymond, quality assurance representatives, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, inspect landing gear on an F/A-18A ‘Hornet’ fixed-wing aircraft before a flight refuelin... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Capt. Erin Roush, explosive ordnance dispo...
Capt. Erin Roush, explosive ordnance disposal officer, explains the make-up of WWII dynamite to Joshua Tree staff at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance ... More
Alan Steele, military working dog handler, Provost
Alan Steele, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal’s Office, tees off during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lanc... More
Sgt. Jason Cantu, fiscal chief, Staff Noncommissioned
Sgt. Jason Cantu, fiscal chief, Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy, swings through the rope course at the Combat Center’s American Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course. Cantu trains at the Combat Center’s West Gym... More
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pass out candy during the Pioneer Days Parade on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 17, 2015. (Official Marine Corps p... More
Lance Cpl. Kendall Chambers, artillery cannoneer, 3rd
Lance Cpl. Kendall Chambers, artillery cannoneer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, shows Celeste Kellison, 5, the sights on an M777 howitzer during the Landers Indepence Day Celebration in Landers, Calif., ... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Sgt. Juan Fernandez, explosive ordnance di...
Sgt. Juan Fernandez, explosive ordnance disposal technician, educates Joshua Tree National Park staff at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor ... More
A volunteer decorates patriotic-themed cookies for
A volunteer decorates patriotic-themed cookies for service members, during Treats for Troops at the Frontline Restaurant, Dec. 8, 2015. More than 2,000 cookies were decorated to be handed out to Combat Center M... More
Sylvia Sanchez, family readiness officer, 1st Battalion,
Sylvia Sanchez, family readiness officer, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, helps Gunnery Sgt. Lionel Slaughter, radio chief, 1/7, pick out school supplies for his children at 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regime... More
Ashley Davis, volunteer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
Ashley Davis, volunteer, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, hands out erasers to a child at 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Headquarters Building, during the Back to School Supply Extravaganza aboard the Co... More
The Combat Center’s 2015 Secretary of Defense Environmental
The Combat Center’s 2015 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award winners stand together at the Combat Center Commanding General’s Conference Room, Oct. 1, 2015. The team received the award for sustainability i... More
Joshua Tree National Park - Capt. Erin Roush, explosive ordnance dispo...
Capt. Erin Roush, explosive ordnance disposal officer, breaks down the history of explosives and changes made to modern ordnance at Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps ... More
Staff Sgt. Raphael Palisoc, instructor, Marine Corps
Staff Sgt. Raphael Palisoc, instructor, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Training Unit, observes Staff Sgt. Michael Gallucci, platoon sergeant, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, attach his platoo... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nathaniel Kragel, maintenance
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nathaniel Kragel, maintenance officer, Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38, explains setting up the Common Aviation Command and Control System on a ‘Shellback’ mounted on a High Mobi... More
Lakahla McCoy, 8, daughter of Gunnery Sgt. Adrian McCoy,
Lakahla McCoy, 8, daughter of Gunnery Sgt. Adrian McCoy, regimental supply chief, 7th Marine Regiment, decorates cookies for service members, during Treats for Troops at the Frontline Restaurant, Dec. 8, 2015. ... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conduct
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conduct rescue of the simulated AV-8 Harrier pilot during the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel portion of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Morgan’... More
Kellie Kirsch, Zumba instructor, leads participants
Kellie Kirsch, Zumba instructor, leads participants through dance exercises during the 2nd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Felix Field, Oct. 16, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor H... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, carry
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, carry a simulated casualty to a V-22 Osprey during the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel portion of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Morgan’s Well ... More
Kayleigh Christeson, 6, daughter of Cpl. Montana Christeson,
Kayleigh Christeson, 6, daughter of Cpl. Montana Christeson, fire supportman, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, races to complete a lap during the 2nd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Felix Field, Oct.... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, rescue
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, rescue a simulated casualty during the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel portion of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Morgan’s Well aboard the Comba... More
Maj. James Malone, detachment officer in charge, Marine
Maj. James Malone, detachment officer in charge, Marine Air Support Squadron 3, explains the Common Aviation Command and Control System in the Direct Air Support Center for Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course... More
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resource
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resource and Environmental Affairs, explains the Combat Center’s water conservation approach to Department of Defense leaders during a video teleconference at the Comb... More
Marine Corps Community Services volunteers stand in
Marine Corps Community Services volunteers stand in front of their baked goods table during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo ... More
Sgt. Jason Cantu, fiscal chief, Staff Noncommissioned
Sgt. Jason Cantu, fiscal chief, Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy, climbs past the rock wall at the Combat Center’s American Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course. Cantu trains at the Combat Center’s West Gym and ... More
Lance Cpl. Dakota Granis, rifleman, 1st Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Dakota Granis, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rappels down a rock face at Sardine Creek, during Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, B... More
Combat Center Marines show their vehicles to spectators
Combat Center Marines show their vehicles to spectators during the Pioneer Days Parade on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 17, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)
Lt. Cmdr. James Stewart, public works officer, Public
Lt. Cmdr. James Stewart, public works officer, Public Works Department, explains the Combat Center’s progress in renewable energy to Department of Defense leaders during a video teleconference at the Combat Cen... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Dan Barker, staff non-commissioned
Master Gunnery Sgt. Dan Barker, staff non-commissioned officer in charge, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, instructs the first Advance Explosive Ordnance Disposal Ordnance Exploitation Course host... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka, staff periodontist,
U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka, staff periodontist, 23rd Dental Company, receives a certificate of appreciation from Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General for his 22 years of service t... More
Staff Sgt. Lauren Schoener, Provost Marshal's Office,
Staff Sgt. Lauren Schoener, Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, competes in the military press during the Battle Skills Challenge of the High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Athlete C... More
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, speaks to veterans and families during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at Veteran’s Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015. ... More
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance compete
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance compete during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)
Pfc. Dalton Stracner, light armored vehicle crewman,
Pfc. Dalton Stracner, light armored vehicle crewman, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, shows local children the different parts of an LAV during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at Veteran’... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, pull
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, pull their packs up a rock face at Levit Training Area, during Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport,... More
Pvt. Jessie Williamson, student, Marine Corps
Pvt. Jessie Williamson, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, clears off a boardwalk at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley, Calif., on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 2015. (Offi... More
Navy Capt. Stephen M. Lee, assistant chief of staff,
Navy Capt. Stephen M. Lee, assistant chief of staff, Religious Ministries, Headquarters Battalion, MAGTFTC, stands with Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, shortly after being promo... More
Pfc. James Jones, student, Marine Corps
Pfc. James Jones, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, removes a log from a trail at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley, Calif., on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 2015. (Offici... More
Combat Center patrons make their way around the track
Combat Center patrons make their way around the track during the 2nd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Felix Field, Oct. 16, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)
Gunnery Sgt. Jonathon D. Ginn, field artillery operations
Gunnery Sgt. Jonathon D. Ginn, field artillery operations staff non-commissioned officer, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group, performs during the Single Marine Program’s annual ‘Marines got talent’ show ... More
Pfc. Shawn Blaine, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine
Pfc. Shawn Blaine, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security during cliff assault training, as part of Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, at Levit Training Area, aboard Marine Corps Mountain... More
The Combat Center Color Guard marches during the Pioneer
The Combat Center Color Guard marches during the Pioneer Days Parade on Adobe Road and Highway 62 in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 17, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)
Joshua Tree National Park - Gunnery Sgt. David Dignan, explosive ordna...
Gunnery Sgt. David Dignan, explosive ordnance disposal technician, shows a 105mm illumination round along with other examples of WWII ordnance found at Joshua Tree National Park to Joshua Tree National Park sta... More
Rebekah Larios tries on a Marine’s flak jacket and
Rebekah Larios tries on a Marine’s flak jacket and Kevlar helmet during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at Veteran’s Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by ... More
Sgt. Aaron Broeing and Lance Cpl. Cameron Raymond,
Sgt. Aaron Broeing and Lance Cpl. Cameron Raymond, quality assurance representatives, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, replace a tire on an F/A-18A ‘Hornet’ for a flight refueling mission, at Marine Corps Ai... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, carry
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, carry a simulated casualty during the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel portion of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Morgan’s Well training area abo... More
‘Out of Regs,’ a band made up of Combat Center Marines,
‘Out of Regs,’ a band made up of Combat Center Marines, performs ska music during the Single Marine Program’s annual ‘Marines Got Talent’ show at the Sunset Cinema, Aug. 21, 2015. Performances from 14 competito... More
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, speaks to veterans and families during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at Veteran’s Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015. ... More
Lance Cpl. Philip Armstrong, rifleman, 3rd Light Armored
Lance Cpl. Philip Armstrong, rifleman, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance, putts during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lan... More
Combat Center patrons participate in a Resident Advisory
Combat Center patrons participate in a Resident Advisory Board meeting at the Desert View Clubhouse, July 24, 2014. The resident advisory board allows members of the community to have a more active part of the ... More
Lance Cpl. Garry Goldman, rifleman, 3rd Light Armored
Lance Cpl. Garry Goldman, rifleman, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance, drives a golf ball during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps ph... More
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pass out candy during the Pioneer Days Parade on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 17, 2015. (Official Marine Corps p... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W ‘Super Cobra’, assigned to
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W ‘Super Cobra’, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, leads an aerial assault training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, at Marine Corps Air St... More
Carolina Herrera, 9, and David Herrera, 6, children
Carolina Herrera, 9, and David Herrera, 6, children of Staff Sgt. Jose Herrera, telecommunications systems chief, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, decorate cookies for service members, during Trea... More
gt. Trevor Fortin, crew chief, Marine Light Attack
gt. Trevor Fortin, crew chief, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, prepares to fire his M240 medium-machine gun during an aerial assault training event, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course... More
A U.S. Marine AH-1W ‘Super Cobra’, assigned to Marine
A U.S. Marine AH-1W ‘Super Cobra’, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, releases decoy flares to simulate countering infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles or air-to-air missiles, duri... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron 214, refuels from a KC-130J, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, during an aerial refueling mission, in Yuma, Ariz., during Weapons and Tacti... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Dan Barker, staff non-commissioned
Master Gunnery Sgt. Dan Barker, staff non-commissioned officer in charge, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, instructs the first Advance Explosive Ordnance Disposal Ordnance Exploitation Course host... More
Combat Center Chief of Staff, Col. James F. Harp, represents
Combat Center Chief of Staff, Col. James F. Harp, represents the Combat Center during the Pioneer Days Parade on Highway 62 and Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 17, 2015. (Official Marine Corps phot... More
Heidi Bosseler and Eadon Bosseler, 7, son of Cpl. Clay
Heidi Bosseler and Eadon Bosseler, 7, son of Cpl. Clay Bosseler, tank crewman, 1st Tank Battalion, color Christmas artwork for service members at the Frontline Restaurant, during Treats for Troops, Dec. 8, 2015... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka, staff periodontist,
U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka, staff periodontist, 23 Dental Company, thanks his family for being with him through his time in the Navy, during his retirement ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field’s flag... More
Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps
Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, discusses logistics of the Common Aviation Command and Control System with CAC2S program managers, at Marine Corps Air Station... More
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 Color Guard
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 Color Guard retires the colors during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at Veteran’s Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015. (Official Marine Corps phot... More
Col. Jay D. Wylie, assistant chief of staff, G-4
Col. Jay D. Wylie, assistant chief of staff, G-4 Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Battalion, MAGTFTC, shakes hands with Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, during his promo... More
Lance Cpl. Jared G. Bentley, aviation ordnance specialist,
Lance Cpl. Jared G. Bentley, aviation ordnance specialist, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, hands a part of a M240 medium-machine gun, to Sgt. Trevor Fortin, crew chief, Marine Light Attack Helicopt... More
Scott Ferguson, golf instructor, drives a golf ball
Scott Ferguson, golf instructor, drives a golf ball during the Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament at Desert Winds Golf Course, Nov. 6, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)
Diane Durden, breast cancer survivor, gives tips on
Diane Durden, breast cancer survivor, gives tips on preventing breast cancer during the 2nd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Felix Field, Oct. 16, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor H... More
What I’ve Learned: Malachi Cannon
Staff Sgt. Malachi Cannon, motor transport operations chief, 7th Marine Regiment, has been in the Marine Corps for twelve years. He performs at the Combat Centers’ Christ Chapel on Sundays. (Official Marine Cor... More
Pfc. Shawn Blaine, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine
Pfc. Shawn Blaine, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hikes uphill during cliff assault training, as part of Mountain Training Exercise 5-15, at Levit Training Area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Tra... More
Sgt. Marvel Thompson, distribution management specialist,
Sgt. Marvel Thompson, distribution management specialist, G-4 Logistics, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, races to the military press station during the Battle Skills Challenge of the High Intensity Tactic... More
Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A.
Combat Center Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, and his wife, Laurie, ride in the Pioneer Days Parade on Highway 62 and Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 17, 2015. (Official Marine C... More
Pfc. Dalton Stracner, light armored vehicle crewman,
Pfc. Dalton Stracner, light armored vehicle crewman, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, shows Boy Scouts from Troop 72 the different parts of an LAV during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute a... More